Ingredients

  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking polenta
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14 -ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Make the polenta: Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the polenta and whisk until fully incorporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook over medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Finish by folding in the melted butter.
  • Keep warm.
  • Make the chorizo sauce: Coat a large saute pan with the olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, until almost translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the ground pork and brown 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, chili powder and cumin and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cook 1 more minute to toast the spices, then add the vinegar, minced garlic and tomatoes.
  • Simmer until the sauce is thickened and reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • Taste and season once more with salt and pepper.
  • Keep warm.
  • Make the lasagna: Wash, drain and finely slice the chard.
  • Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the chard and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain in a colander and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch-oval or 8-inch-square baking dish.
  • Pour half of the polenta in the dish and spread out evenly.
  • Top with half of the chorizo sauce and all of the chard.
  • Sprinkle with half of each cheese.
  • Top evenly with the remaining polenta, then the remaining chorizo sauce and finally the remaining cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil, place the dish on a sheet tray and bake 30 minutes.
  • Turn on the broiler.
  • Remove the foil and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 3 more minutes.
  • Let sit for 25 minutes before serving.
  • Photograph by Johnny Miller